City Council vote delayed on Downtown Austin community court
Several Austin residents and councilmembers are fighting back against a plan to convert part of the old municipal building into a new downtown court.
Austin's Givens District Park honored as Lone Star Legacy Park
Givens Park is one of three Texas parks honored with this designation in 2022 alongside Henderson Park in Brenham and Hermann Square in Houston.
Lakeway daycare owner suing the city after repeated permit denials
A Lakeway home daycare owner is suing the city after being denied a permit multiple times.
Austin Habitat for Humanity helps 7 families become new homeowners
There are some new homeowners in the area thanks to Austin Habitat for Humanity.
Austin Animal Center back at critical capacity, asking for the public's help
Austin Animal Center is back at critical capacity, and has no where to put medium/large dogs. They are asking for the public's help.
Austin Humane Society, Yard Bar team up for pet adoption events
The Austin Humane Society and Yard Bar are teaming up for a Super Bowl tailgate party, adoption event, and Puppy Bowl this weekend.
UT professor says her self-made gin may be protecting her from cedar fever
Molly Cummings is a UT professor by day, and a gin distiller by night. She says she hasn't had cedar fever in years, and her gin may be the reason.
Austin community comes together to raise dough for Texas French Bread
Local Austin businesses held a bake sale to benefit Texas French Bread after the bakery was destroyed in a fire in January.
Austin Police Department graduates 66 officers in 144th Cadet Class
The Austin Police Department graduated 66 new officers today in the 144th Cadet Class.
How to send Valentines to kids in hospitals, nursing home residents and more
Consider spreading Valentine’s Day cheer to children’s hospitals, nursing home and shelter residents.
Austin family hopes son's love for basketball will help save his life
Simon Croke is a 'pro' at basketball, and his family hopes his skills will help bring awareness to the fatal disease he is battling.
Krispy Kreme thanking those who donate blood with free doughnuts
Krispy Kreme is offering free doughnuts — a dozen of them, to be exact — as a thank you to those who donate blood amid the national shortage.
Deadline approaching for community groups to apply for LCRA grants
Applications for the next round of grants will be available online and must be submitted by midnight Jan. 31.
Girl Scout cookie season arrives, sales get underway in Central Texas
Girl Scouts of Central Texas says sales begin January 19 and end February 27.
Mental health focus of Hi, How Are You Project's Happy Habit-A-Thon
The second edition of the Happy Habit-A-Thon kicks off on January 22 and will run for ten days through January 31.
Local organization hopes graduates will help fill Tesla, Samsung jobs
Skillpoint Alliance is a local nonprofit aiming to help fill the need of skilled and specialized workers within Austin's manufacturing industry.
10-year-old Houston cancer patient sworn-in by dozens of law enforcement agencies
Devarjaye Daniel, a 10-year-old Houston cancer patient, became an honorary police officer for 35 law enforcement agencies in Brazoria County on Wednesday, getting closer to his goal of 100!
National blood shortage crisis impacting Central Texas blood banks
High demand from local hospitals for blood and fewer volunteers are two main factors that We Are Blood says are impacting blood supply locally.
Travis County Commissioners Court appoints Rebecca Guerrero as County Clerk
Rebecca Guerrero has been appointed as the new Travis County Clerk following Dana DeBeauvoir's retirement.
Meals on Wheels to continue modified meal delivery schedule
MOWCTX was previously set to resume daily meal delivery the week of Jan. 24, but will instead deliver three weeks' worth of meals on Jan. 28.